Ron Berue
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I read the other answers. Some are OK. Most miss the mark.
In the beginning, THE BEST investment is INVESTING THE TIME to learn WHAT to do and HOW to do it.
There are on-line brokers which allow folks to open a "virtual trading account" or a "paper trading account" - without funding any account with real money.
THE MAIN Qs: 1] What kind of trader are you?
Position/Long-term? A few months - or longer?
Intermediate? A few weeks to a couple months?
Swing Trader? A couple days to a couple weeks?
Day trader/"Scalper"? In and out of the same trade with the same number of shares on the same day?
IF you said "YEAH - THAT'S ME!!!!!" to this Q, you are in for a huge eye-opening experience AND LOTS of soul-searching and research.
Each is different from the other.
2] What kind of trading account best fits your needs?
Retirement?
Speculator?
Something else?
BEFORE opening your mouth AND putting your hard-earned money on the line, Investigate - by asking Qs AND getting answers - not just a bunch of hogwash.
I know I JUST STARTED opening your mind to the world of trading. Each of the Qs I asked you needs to be researched and a decision must be made - by YOU for you in your best interest!
Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it!
VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name! |
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Alex
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This article may guide you to invest in the stock market:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Invest-in-Stocks&id=671008 |
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Investors_noob
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Open your account and starting trading. as long as you have your own account, you will know the rest. SIMPLE! http://investment-blog.net/where-and-how-to-invest/ |
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bizzbagg
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i would read the following books.
1. the intelligent investor
2. security analysis
3. a financial accounting text book |
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$so fresh so clean$
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You can buy shares directly from the company ( contact the administrator) or through mutual funds from an investment company (which is better.) |
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Serge M
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The process is fairly simple, but making the decisions is not.
1. You open an account with a brokerage firm.
2. You deposit money into the account.
3. You decide which stocks to buy (that's the hard part.)
4. You call the broker and place your order, or you place the order on line.
5. You decide when and what to sell.
6. You place the sell order.
Before you try to decide what to buy and sell, get some books on investing and read the, so that you don't go into this blind. |
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Yoda
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You either go to a broker or find an online broker to start trading.
The process is fairly simple. You buy stock and if the value goes up, you've made money. If it goes down you've lost money. If you get a fair increase in value and you don't want to risk a loss of value then you can sell. That's it in a nutshell. You can get more detailed information at a broker.
It is also cheaper to meet with a broker in person if you don't intend to trade a lot. |
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j s
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It has been made SO simple anymore, I suggest Scott trade they are the most reasonably priced at $7 a trade. Really research ANY stocks you buy and dont just snap one up because its on the up trend. Personal tip, buy all the WM you can afford :) |
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Jaggu Don
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You apply for a brokerage account with an on line brokerage such as Scottrade, Ameritrade etc. or If you are new and don't have much experience you can contact your bank for investment banking... |
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